Press Releases & Publications
Sep 27, 2025
Public safety communications is entering a new era. Legacy 911 systems, designed on outdated landline and analog infrastructure, can no longer meet the demands of today's fast-paced and digital world. This is where NG911 (Next Generation 911) comes i...
Public safety communications is entering a new era. Legacy 911 systems, designed on outdated landline and analog infrastructure, can no longer meet the demands of today's fast-paced and digital world. This is where NG911 (Next Generation 911) comes in. Next Generation 911 leverages modern IP and cloud-based networks to provide more versatile, reliable, and faster emergency services.
This blog, from NGA, answers some of the most common FAQs about NG911 so emergency communications le...
Sep 23, 2025
MANILA – The Philippine government launched Thursday the unified 911 emergency hotline that would provide faster and more coordinated responses to emergencies nationwide.
Department of the Interior and Local Government (DILG) Secretary Jonvic Remu...
MANILA – The Philippine government launched Thursday the unified 911 emergency hotline that would provide faster and more coordinated responses to emergencies nationwide.
Department of the Interior and Local Government (DILG) Secretary Jonvic Remulla said the hotline, which replaces multiple local emergency numbers, would serve as the central point of contact for police, fire, medical, and disaster response services.
Sep 23, 2025
“Unified 911, anong maitutulong namin sa’yo?”
People in crisis nationwide can now access a single hotline for every emergency as the Unified 911 system went live on Thursday.
The Unified 911 assures fast response to callers needing immediate he...
“Unified 911, anong maitutulong namin sa’yo?”
People in crisis nationwide can now access a single hotline for every emergency as the Unified 911 system went live on Thursday.
The Unified 911 assures fast response to callers needing immediate help, such as crime or threat to security, fire and other related incidents, as well as medical emergencies—in line with President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr.’s directive to ensure the safety of families and communities.
Sep 23, 2025
MANILA, Philippines — The Department of the Interior and Local Government (DILG) on Thursday launched the nationwide Unified 911 emergency hotline, which consolidates more than 30 local numbers into a single, streamlined service to enable government...
MANILA, Philippines — The Department of the Interior and Local Government (DILG) on Thursday launched the nationwide Unified 911 emergency hotline, which consolidates more than 30 local numbers into a single, streamlined service to enable government responders to provide help within minutes.
The initiative, unveiled during a ceremony at the PLDT office in Sampaloc, Manila, aims to speed up and coordinate government response to police, fire, medical, and disaster emergencies. The system is des...
Sep 23, 2025
Officials cut the ribbon during the formal launch of the Unified 911 System at the PLDT España office in Sampaloc, Manila on Thursday (Sept. 11, 2025). Among them were NGA 911 chief executive officer and co-founder Don Ferguson, PLDT and SMART chair...
Officials cut the ribbon during the formal launch of the Unified 911 System at the PLDT España office in Sampaloc, Manila on Thursday (Sept. 11, 2025). Among them were NGA 911 chief executive officer and co-founder Don Ferguson, PLDT and SMART chair and CEO Manuel V. Pangilinan, and Interior and Local Government Secretary Jonvic Remulla (2nd, 3rd, and 4th from left, respectively). (PNA photo by Yancy Lim)
Sep 23, 2025
For many Filipinos who grew up in the ‘90s, the primetime series Rescue 911 on RPN 9 was their first glimpse of how a single emergency number could save lives. Hosted by William Shatner, the show dramatized real-life rescues and highlighted the effec...
For many Filipinos who grew up in the ‘90s, the primetime series Rescue 911 on RPN 9 was their first glimpse of how a single emergency number could save lives. Hosted by William Shatner, the show dramatized real-life rescues and highlighted the effectiveness of America’s 911 system.
Decades later, that concept has finally taken root in the Philippines, where emergency response has long been hampered by a confusing web of hotlines, which often lead to inefficient emergency responses from autho...
Sep 23, 2025
The Department of the Interior and Local Government (DILG) assured the public that the “Unified 911 System", the single number for emergency and distress calls, will be fully operational within the year.
DILG Secretary Juanito Victor “Jonvic” Remull...
The Department of the Interior and Local Government (DILG) assured the public that the “Unified 911 System", the single number for emergency and distress calls, will be fully operational within the year.
DILG Secretary Juanito Victor “Jonvic” Remulla said the centralized emergency hotline will serve as a single point of contact for reports involving crimes, medical emergencies, fires, mental health issues, and suspicious activities.
During the Sept. 11 ceremonial launch, Remulla hailed the Uni...
Sep 23, 2025
With the rollout of the Unified 911, the country now has a single reliable hotline for police, fire, medical, and disaster emergencies. This gives Filipinos faster and improved access to life-saving services. By dialing 911 from anywhere, calls can b...
With the rollout of the Unified 911, the country now has a single reliable hotline for police, fire, medical, and disaster emergencies. This gives Filipinos faster and improved access to life-saving services. By dialing 911 from anywhere, calls can be traced in seconds and first responders dispatched within three to five minutes because the new system can pinpoint their exact location.
Sep 23, 2025
Filipinos now have greater peace of mind with the nationwide rollout of the Unified 911 system. The new hotline integrates police, fire, medical, and disaster services into one reliable number, ensuring faster response and improved public safety....
Filipinos now have greater peace of mind with the nationwide rollout of the Unified 911 system. The new hotline integrates police, fire, medical, and disaster services into one reliable number, ensuring faster response and improved public safety.
With just a single call to 911, first responders can be dispatched within three to five minutes. The system uses GPS-based location tracking, allowing emergency teams to pinpoint callers with precision. It also supports voice, text, and video, giving...
Sep 23, 2025
The Department of the Interior and Local Government (DILG) has launched the nationwide Unified 911 system in Sampaloc, Manila on September 11, 2025.
Replacing over 30 emergency hotlines, Unified 911 offers one number for police, fire, medical, and d...
The Department of the Interior and Local Government (DILG) has launched the nationwide Unified 911 system in Sampaloc, Manila on September 11, 2025.
Replacing over 30 emergency hotlines, Unified 911 offers one number for police, fire, medical, and disaster response—free, 24/7, and accessible in multiple Philippine languages.